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Network of Academic Societies (NAS) Members Continue Collaboration at International Scientific and Practical Conference

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Dushanbe, Tajikistan – November 22, 2024. The Scientific Research Institute of Political Processes, Diplomacy, and Globalization Issues at the Academy of Public Administration (APA) under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan hosted an International Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Global Initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan – A Basis for Dialogue and Finding Solutions to Issues of Water Resource Protection and the Climate Agenda.”

The conference focused on water diplomacy, the Nexus approach, and climate change in Central Asia.

Alisher Saidmukhtorov, a current NAS member, invited other members from the network to speak at the conference. Suriya Turayeva, from University of World Economy and Diplomacy, spoke on water diplomacy. Gulnara Baykushikova, from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, spoke about Kazakhstan's climate diplomacy.Among the invited speakers, Ludmila Kiktenko (Environmental Management Program Manager) from the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) spoke about the Nexus global initiative in Central Asia for water, energy, and food security.

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The conference underscored the importance of professional networking and showcased NAS for fostering scientific and educational collaboration, as well as advancing joint research aimed at addressing critical issues in Central Asia. The network increases interaction and contributes to the development of international cooperation, enhances expert capacity, and strengthens dialogue among academic communities in the region.

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Background

Since 2013, the NAS has been active in Central Asia, established by CAREC. NAS facilitates interaction and knowledge exchange among representatives of educational institutions engaged in environmental management and the governance of water, land, and energy resources under climate change conditions. Currently, the network is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity.


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